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New Legislators Sponsor ‘Wish List’ Bills
You'd be surprised by the range of ideas and proposals by Capitol newcomers.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Vendor Failure Means Wisconsin Inmates Can’t Buy Food, Other Items
Company part of conglomerate that runs dysfunctional prison phone system.
May 25th, 2025 by Addie Costello
‘Deliberate Indifference’ Caused Waupun Inmate’s Death, Suit Charges
Donald Maier's family sues WI Department of Corrections for wrongful death.
May 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets
Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Steven Walters
GOP Lawmakers Question Budget Requests by UW System, State Prisons
Joint Finance Committee grills leaders of each about requests for increased funding.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
What Exactly Does The Department of Public Instruction Do?
The Underly-Kinser race has brought great attention to a department few understand.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Michigan Has Turned Prisons Into Vocational Villages
Gov. Evers wants to do the same in Wisconsin. How do they work?
Mar 27th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme
Shredding of Mail by Wisconsin Prisons Worries Legal Advocates
Attorneys concerned about confidentiality, delays and missing documents.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard and Frank Zufall
GOP Bill Could Send Thousands of Wisconsin Residents Back To Prison
Sponsors say changes to the revocation process would target repeat offenders.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Should State Corrections Workers Be Paid for Pre- and Post-Shift Tasks?
Workers seek class action status in Wisconsin Supreme Court case.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Two Key Issues Driving County’s Poor Budget Picture
County projects to have $47 million deficit in 2026, but it already faces a 2025 deficit.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies
1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
